Livio Morosin returns with 'Nebo zgor Pomera,' an Istrian-infused album hailed as one of the year's best

Livio Morosin's latest album, "Nebo zgor Pomera," is a vibrant testament to his enduring artistry and deep connection to his Istrian homeland. The collection of songs, sung in the local dialect, immediately resonate as a natural expression of Morosin's unique poetic and compositional style, honed over decades.

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How to sound globally relevant while remaining completely yourself can be heard on "Nebo zgor Pomera," an album completely infected with Istria, whose songs in the local lexicon you immediately feel as Morosin's natural expression to which he has given his poetic/compositional character and content over the decades.

This new work, a collaboration with arranger Ivan Arnold and producer Edi Cukerić, is already being hailed as one of the standout domestic albums of the year. It masterfully balances a modern, globally relevant sound with an "Istrian infection," demonstrating Morosin's skill in creating music that is both distinctly local and universally appealing. The album's production, by Cukerić, is described as natural and airy, drawing the best from Morosin's excellent songwriting, comparable to that of international artists like Damon Albarn or Mark Lanegan.

Morosin's career is marked by significant contributions to Croatian music. He has penned songs for some of the country's most successful albums, including Alen Vitasović's "Gušti su gušti," and collaborated with ethno musician Dario Marušić on the acclaimed "Bura tramuntana." His recent performance at the opening of the Pula Film Festival, where he performed with 150 singers, further highlights his active presence and influence.

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"Nebo zgor Pomera" sounds like you've dipped your finger into the sea in Istria and connected with the world scene, and Edi Cukerić's natural, airy production has brought out the maximum from excellent songs that Damon Albarn with Gorillaz also knows how to make.

"Nebo zgor Pomera" is part of the "Pionirski dom" project, recorded in Pula. The album's sound, featuring contributions from Ivan Arnold on arrangements and keyboards, Arsen Plisko on guitar, Vedran Unukić on bass, and Andrej Barak on drums, serves as a captivating showcase of the local Croatian landscape, reinterpreted by Morosin into a globally relevant statement. The album's success reaffirms Morosin's position as a master craftsman of Croatian music, capable of producing works that remain significant and influential.

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"Nebo zgor Pomera" is a collaboration with arranger Ivan Arnold and producer Edi Cukerić, and the result is one of the best domestic albums of the year.